The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-04-21
TIE DEAD CHIEF TAIN,
Some of The Tributes to the Memory
of Gen. Logan.

II doubtful IL there was ever such universal
and profound sorrow over the death OF any
man as that felt over the sudden and untimely
ending of Gen. John A. Logan's career. In all
relations of lite his character had displayed
that kindly sympathy for mankind that
awakens kindred feeling of regard and ten
derness There was none too rich or too poor,
too high or too humble to do him reverence.
All came TO lay their offerings upon his bier or
have since paid his memory tribute. The Loyal
Legion, Grand Army of the Republic, Relief
Corps Communicates of Knights Templar, Ma
sonic Lodges. National and State Legislatures,
Benevolent Societies. Churches of every denomi-
nation, Social Clubs Boards of Trade, City
Councils. and every conceivable organization
and society have spread upon their records in
endearng words OF praise resolutions express
i've of their appreciation of his noble deeds and
exalted character, and their sympathy for the
bereaved family in their irreparable loss.
Post 2s, Of Chicago, Gen. Logan's Grand
Army Post, has sent magnificent testimon-
ial, engrossed in the most exquisite manner,
and framed in a splendidly-engraved frame OF
old oak.
u. S. Grant Post Brooklyn, New York, sent
a touching tribute in pathetic and eloquent lam
guage. engrossed on pages OF superb paper,
bound in black moracco, with purple satin lin
ing.
BOafu OF OF lne Ol scHb
resolutions, elaborately engrossed on large
sheet Of parchment, the language of which is
worthy of Macaulay.
Queens County Republican Central Commit
tee sent beautiful, patriotic resolutions, en-
crossed on large sheet of parchment.
Citizens of Lincoln, Neb., resolutions elegant
in dictiOn, and eulogistic Of Gen. Logan as cti-
zen, soldier aud statesman; engrOssed most taste.
fully.
Citizens of Ltchfeld, H., resolutions on
beautiful scroll. held in the hand of Fame; ar
tstic in conception and execution.
One Of the most original and elegant of the
resolutions came from the Union Veteran
League of Chicago, Ill. The design at the top
is a beautifully-arranged group of flags above a
very good pen picture of Gen. Logan, sus-
pended from which is the League badge. To
the right Of this design is an excellent pen
sketch Of the stOrming OF Nicksburg, while on
the left is one of battlefield, and might well
be a representation of Gen. Logan's troops COM
ing TO the rescue at Atlanta. Below these fol-
low the resolutions in handsome script and on
each side of these are groups of flags, swords,
belts, drums. holsters, boots, picks, shoyels, and
all the smaller implements and accOuterments
of warfare. The entire piece is the work of the
pen by true artist.
L. S. Grant Post No. 2s sends handsomely
engrossed one, framed in old oak and steel.
Old Guard Post, No. %. Of Dayton, o., sent n
very unique one. engrossed in the form of a
GAR badge, with the colors of che ribbon
showing through the text, and the badge itself
is done in bronze colors, making one of the
handsomest sent and framed in an exquistely-
carved frame.
J. b. Sieedman Post, No. 800, of Ohio, have
theirs handsomely engrOssed and framed in a
carved wood frame.
The Michigan Commandery of the Loyal
Legion sends an engrOsSed set of resolutions
| framed in bronze and blue velvet.
The Chicago Public Library sends one, hand
somely engrosSed aud cased in a seal leather
case.
Chicago Live Stock Exchange, engrossed and
enrolled, in black case.
Resolutions sent by Gen. Hancock Post. No
| 1876, Department of Iowa, Sioux City Iowa
done on large letter paper, tied with white
satin ribbons.
Loyal Legion, Department OF Minnesota
sends one, engrossed in old English script and
bound in book form. in Russia leather, with
In Memoriam. Companion Maj Gen. John A
Logan, U. S. Vols" in gilt.
One of the handsomest of those in booi
| form is that sent by Post No. 2, Department o
Pennsylvania. The engrossing is exquisitely
done. and bound in black seal skin, lined witt
white moire antique
The one sent by the Oriental Consistory,
| T. II. ). 32o, Chicago, divides the honors will
the one just mentioned. Beautifully engrosseC
i on heavy cardboard. with a heavy border o
purple and black. aud tied with black ribbon
in handsome cover of black sealskin, the out
side bearing simply Memorial. John A. Logan
| b, !" making a most elegant volume
From the 9th Ohio Association, AT Cincinnati
o.. written in gilt-edge book with seal cover
The GAR, of Seattle, w. r., clipped tht
proceedings Of their Post and pasted in al
album, bound in Russia leather.
u. S. Grant Post. No. 327, Department of NeV
York, engrossed and bound in black Russia
and lined in purple satin. with " In Memorianl
Comrade John A. Logan" in gilt letters oil
the cover. This was the first received. as
was handed Mrs. Logan at the tomb the day Q
the funeral.
Ladd and Whitney Post No. ls5. Depart
ment Of Massachusetts, Lowell. Mass. engrosse'
on heavy paper and bound in heavy cardboard
with name. and tied with black satin ribbons
tribute from the home of Lincoln, printe,
on heavy paper and tied with black ribbon,
very interesting. On the frontispecea pictur
Of Gen. Logan-an excellent one, then min
utes Of the meeting of ctizons, copies of ad
dresses by leading men of Springfield, accOun
Of the GAR meeting also Logan Memoirs
meeting at the court-ho
b. f. Middleton Post, No. 500. Department
Of New York, engrossed white paper aud tie
with black ribbons.
/ CANDY iOsl, NO Ii, DclaftinentOl Ol New 1Orh
, Gloversville N.Y. white paper tied with whit
! ribbon.
. Headquarters Department of Vermont, S
Adams, VT, engrossed on parchment
Capt. John Mathews Post, No. 60, Dcpar
! mont Of Missouri, engrossed on heavy pape
! with black border
! Sol Meredith Post, No. 55 Department
) Indiana, written on heavy white paper
4 Charles Beck Post. No. 56, Of Cambridg
; Mass, engrossed, with mourning border
! Colored citizens Of Washington, engrossed 0
1 parchment.
! Charles Denny Post, No. 3Ol, of st. Loui
c Mo, engTOssed on heavy artists paper
Admiral FOote Post, No. IL, Department
. | Connecticut, embellished by flag and tent an
r beautifully engrossed in India ink in artist
Y lettering aud script.
!, Erie Post, No. 81, Department Of Kansa
u engrossed on heavy cardboard.
7 H. NJ Coder Post No. 9S Department OF low
!. Ynton, Iowa, engrossed, aud mourning borde
/, Ransom Post, No. g, of Mitchell. Oak.
d John A. Logan Post, No li6, Bloomingto
u H., beautifully engrosscd and oTnamentcd
. heavy white paper.
- waukegan Post, No. 37i, Department Of III
nois printed on white paper
Resolutions adopted 10y citizens of Wichit
Kan, peculiarly engr0Ssed in letters giyil
J. the whole an appearance Of tears or rain.
Resolutions adopted 10y two Volunteer Vet,
70 an Associations, representing over 900 mel
q bers. cngrOssed.
], Resolutions passed by McConihe Post
a PlattsmOuth, Neb.
n John A. Logan Post No Gl, Sand Hill. Va